EDD appeal timeline - how long to wait after filing my appeal?

My appeal took like 3 MONTHS!!! The system is completely broken. They expect us to wait forever with no income while they take their sweet time deciding if we deserve benefits that we paid into. I had to borrow money from family just to survive. Good luck but don't expect anything soon.

The appeal process typically takes 6-8 weeks to get scheduled for a hearing, but it can be longer depending on their current backlog. After you get the acknowledgment letter, the next thing you'll receive is the hearing notice about 7-10 days before your actual hearing date. Make sure all your documentation is organized and ready - proof of your last day worked, any communication with your employer, etc. The judge will want to see evidence supporting your side of the story.

While you're waiting for your appeal to be processed, I'd recommend trying to speak with an EDD representative to see if there's any way to expedite your case due to financial hardship. Getting through to EDD can be nearly impossible though - I spent weeks calling hundreds of times. I ended up using Claimyr (claimyr.com) which got me connected to an EDD rep in about 20 minutes. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km. The rep I spoke with was able to give me more specific information about my appeal timeline and marked my case as urgent due to my situation.

my sister had an appeal last year and it took exactly 43 days from when she sent the appeal form to getting the hearing date. then another two weeks until the actual hearing. she won her appeal btw. the judge was super nice.

I had an appeal hearing back in January and waited about 5 weeks for the hearing date. But then I got a letter saying it was postponed another 3 weeks! So frustrating! But on the plus side when I finally won my appeal (for a similar issue about reporting my last day incorrectly), I got all the backpay from the weeks I was waiting. So at least you should get all that money eventually if you win.

The current average wait time for appeals in California is 45-60 days before getting a hearing date scheduled, and then typically 10-14 days after that before the actual hearing occurs. However, your location within California can affect this timeline - some offices have longer backlogs than others. You can call the Appeals Board directly at 1-800-300-5616 to check on your appeal status, though getting through is difficult. Important: continue certifying for benefits every two weeks while your appeal is pending. If you win your appeal, you'll receive all back benefits for properly certified weeks.

im on my second appeal bc they messed up again after i won the first one lol. first one took 9 weeks second one going on 6 weeks now. dont believe anyone who says itll be fast its never fast with edd

I went through this exact same situation about 6 months ago - also got disqualified for reporting issues and had to appeal. Mine took about 7 weeks total from filing the appeal to getting the hearing scheduled. I know 17 days feels like forever when you're stressed about rent, but you're still relatively early in the process. One thing that helped me was calling my local assembly member's office - they have caseworkers who can sometimes help expedite EDD issues or at least get you better information about where your case stands. Also, if you haven't already, start looking into local food banks and rent assistance programs in your area to help bridge the gap while you wait. The waiting is brutal but hang in there - most people do win their appeals when it's just a reporting error like yours.

I'm currently going through an appeal process too and it's been 32 days since I filed. Got the acknowledgment letter but nothing since. I've been calling EDD daily with no luck getting through - the automated system just hangs up on me every time. Reading everyone's experiences here is both helpful and terrifying honestly. The range seems to be anywhere from 5-12 weeks which is insane when people have bills to pay. I started driving for DoorDash just to have some income coming in while I wait. It's not much but at least it's something. Madison, have you considered any gig work to help with rent while you wait? I know it's not ideal but it might help ease some of the financial pressure.

I'm going through the same thing right now - filed my appeal 11 days ago and the waiting is killing me! Reading through everyone's experiences here is both reassuring and nerve-wracking. It sounds like 6-10 weeks is pretty typical which is rough when you're already stressed about money. I've been trying the callback services people mentioned and also started doing Uber Eats to at least have something coming in. One thing my friend told me is to make sure you're still certifying every two weeks even though you're disqualified - apparently that's super important for getting backpay if you win. Hang in there Madison, sounds like most people do win these appeals when it's just reporting errors like ours.

I'm going through almost the exact same situation as you right now - filed my appeal 22 days ago after being disqualified for a work separation issue. The anxiety about rent and bills is just overwhelming when you're stuck in this limbo! Reading through all these responses is really eye-opening about how broken the system is. It sounds like we're both looking at potentially 2+ more months of waiting which is absolutely brutal. I've started applying for local rent assistance programs and signed up for Uber Eats like some others mentioned - not ideal but better than nothing. One thing I learned from calling my local legal aid office is that you can sometimes get free legal help for EDD appeals if you qualify based on income. Might be worth looking into if you haven't already. The waiting game is torture but it sounds like most people with reporting issues like ours do eventually win. Hang in there!

I'm in a very similar situation - filed my appeal 19 days ago after getting disqualified for a work separation issue and the waiting is absolutely nerve-wracking! Reading everyone's experiences here has been both helpful and scary honestly. It sounds like we're all looking at 6-10 weeks minimum which is just brutal when you're already struggling financially. I started doing Grubhub deliveries last week because I couldn't just sit around waiting anymore - it's not much but at least it's something coming in. One thing that's helped me cope with the anxiety is setting up payment plans with my utilities and talking to my landlord about the situation. Most places are more understanding than you'd expect if you're upfront about what's happening. Madison, definitely look into those local assembly member offices people mentioned - I called mine yesterday and they said they'd look into my case. The whole system is just broken but it sounds like most people with reporting errors like ours do win eventually. Hang in there!

I'm going through this exact same thing right now - just hit the 3 week mark since filing my appeal for a similar reporting issue. The financial stress while waiting is absolutely crushing, especially with rent and bills piling up. I ended up having to ask my landlord for an extension and started doing DoorDash just to have some income coming in. It's humiliating having to explain to everyone why I can't pay my bills when I should be getting unemployment benefits I earned. Reading all these timelines here is both reassuring and terrifying - sounds like we're all looking at 2+ more months of waiting. I called that Claimyr service someone mentioned and actually got through to EDD for the first time in weeks. The rep couldn't speed things up but at least confirmed my appeal was "in process" which was something. Also started looking into emergency rent assistance programs in my area. Madison, definitely don't wait on exploring those options - the applications can take time too. This whole system is designed to make people give up but we just have to keep pushing through. Most people seem to win these reporting error appeals eventually.

I'm in almost the exact same situation - filed my appeal 20 days ago for a reporting issue and the waiting is absolutely brutal! Reading through everyone's experiences here has been both helpful and terrifying honestly. It sounds like most people are waiting 6-10+ weeks which is just devastating when you're already struggling financially. I had to have that dreaded conversation with my landlord yesterday about potentially being late on rent and thankfully they were understanding, but the stress is still overwhelming. I also just signed up for Instacart after seeing so many people mention gig work as a way to bridge the gap. It's not ideal but at least it's something coming in while we wait for this broken system to work. Madison, definitely look into those local assembly member offices and rent assistance programs people mentioned - I'm going to call mine today. It's so frustrating that we all have to scramble for backup plans when we should just be getting the unemployment benefits we paid into. But it's reassuring to see that most people with reporting errors like ours do eventually win their appeals. Hang in there - we're all in this together!

I'm going through the exact same situation right now - filed my appeal 25 days ago after being disqualified for a work separation issue and the anxiety is just overwhelming! Reading through everyone's experiences here has been incredibly helpful but also shows how broken this system really is. It's insane that we're all having to wait 2+ months for benefits we rightfully earned while struggling to pay basic bills. I ended up having to ask family for help with rent this month which was humiliating, but I also started doing Uber Eats to at least have some income coming in. The uncertainty is the worst part - not knowing if it'll be 6 weeks or 12 weeks makes it impossible to plan anything. Madison, definitely look into those assembly member offices people mentioned and don't wait on the gig work if you can manage it. Even small amounts help with the stress. I keep telling myself that most people seem to win these reporting error appeals eventually, but the waiting process is just brutal. We shouldn't have to go through this when we already paid into the system. Hang in there - sounds like we're all supporting each other through this mess!